Sewing in no Time by Emma Hardy, softback published by Cico Books. ISBN 978-1-906094-25-6, price 14.99 from www.cicobooks.co.uk
Subtitles ‘50 Step-by-Step Weekend Projects Made Easy’, this book will have you sewing fabulous projects to adorn your home in no time at any time you have an hour or two to spare. It’s in the style of my favourite ’stitchers’ such as Lansa Jansdotter and Amy Butler. Beautiful projects prove that simple is best. What is truly great about this book is that there is a time slot for each project, so you can see at a glance how long something will take to make and not be caught in the middle of a project with a rush to pick up the kids or cook dinner. From simple napkin holders, bath mats and elegant quilts, this book is a dream. It is the book which has the most of my favourite projects – i.e. I want to make just about everything in here. It really is a firm favourite and an essential book for all crafters and homemakers. I love the style, the colour and the inspiration.
The book is illustrated with fabulous photographs and is easy-to-use with step-by-step instructions. There are templates at the back for some projects. A list of suppliers is given for the UK and USA. By one for yourself and anyone else you know who sews or should be sewing – does that have everyone covered? This book deserves to be a bestseller. Must go and sew…